The Story of the Renault Card Key
The hands-free card is among of the most significant inventions to ever change the way people travel in cars. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products walks us through the history of this small device.
The origins of the card
Hands free cards from Renault are an international success. It's become an integral element of the daily lives of car owners. It was initially designed in the year 2000 and is now among the most important innovations of the company. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division takes you on a journey of discovery in order to discover the story behind this useful accessory.
It was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon aimed at embodying 'lifestyle' driving, went into production. It was an era of incredible innovation, with various new equipment attributes that helped customers take advantage of their vehicle to the maximum.
However, the passengers of these cars were still required to use their keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers were determined that this was a huge issue for many people.
So, renault scenic key decided to incorporate a keycard that is contactless into their vehicles and create an system that would allow users to unlock and start their cars with just a wave of hands. The result is the card key which is currently found on the majority of Renault vehicles. The card can be found located in the ignition barrel, or in the center console the car will open when the card approaches, and secure itself automatically when moved away. This authentic Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It is supplied individually clam packed and is ready to programme using Abrites diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia software with the ProTAG programmer.
The design
A Renault key card or even an auto remote key can be a huge comfort in our day-to-day lives. However, these devices are prone to failure due to ware and wear or being dropped. It can be frustrating when this happens. There are a variety of ways you can replace your Renault keycard. One option is to call your dealer. It can take a long time and can be expensive. A professional locksmith is a different option.
SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to manufacture and program Renault keys and cards and keys. We can repair your key at a price that is less expensive than what a dealer will charge. We can also do it faster than a dealer.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It is designed to protect your keycard while giving it a nice look. It is available in two colours and can be personalized with your VIN, logo or any other information. It can be tucked away in the key case or with an ordinary keychain. This is a genuine Renault item and can only be used on the vehicle for which it was ordered. Please supply your VIN when ordering to ensure that the correct key is provided.
The technology
Renault key cards have transponder chips and a low-frequency communication feature that allows the card to communicate with your vehicle. These chips can break due to normal use, and are extremely expensive to repair or replace them at a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key card for less than the dealer cost.
The first hands-free cards were introduced in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the ideal lifestyle car of the 21st century. However, despite a detailed design brief that was based on more than 6,000 customer interviews looking at their lifestyles, habits, and expectations, Renault ran out of time to create prototypes and test all possible uses.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader on Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room key to unlock his car. He was of the opinion that an automobile key could be created with the same magnetic strip used for the key.
In the years that followed, the card was hailed as an innovative technology and is now offered in two out of three Renault vehicles. Although smartphones are in the process of replacing it, Renault has chosen to utilize these new technologies without letting the hands-free card slip by the wayside.
The keyless entry system
The hands-free card of Renault was an innovative piece of technology when it was introduced twenty years ago. The exterior is the same, but the technology has been upgraded to make it easier to use and harder to hack.
It can't be used to open the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle unless it is activated by the driver. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are programmed to detect whether the key is inside or outside. The key will work from a distance, allowing you to start the car's ignition but not to unlock the doors. This is to protect you.
The wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ a rolling-code. This reduces the risk of someone intercepting a control message and retransmitting it in order to gain access, but does not remove it. [1]
If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working, especially after you have dropped it on the floor - it could be an indication that the receiver module has developed an issue. If this is the situation, you will need to replace your key fob using an original Renault replacement. To find out more about key programming, click the Key Programming Information tab' above. Customers working in the locksmith or motor trade can apply for a special trade account and enjoy a discount pricing.